Head of Transformation

British Transport Police (BTP) is currently undergoing a period of significant change across many areas of the organisation. In turn, we are recruiting for a permanent Head of Transformation; a unique and specialist position within BTP. The Transformation Programme requires significant leadership across the organization with negotiation and influencing at all levels both internally and externally.

On behalf of the Director of Corporate Resources, the Head of Transformation will act as the principal, day-to-day integrator of Force-wide activity to transform the Force with a particular awareness of digital transformation. Working in close cooperation with the Chief Officer Group, functional heads, and other Senior Responsible Owners, responsibilities of the Head of Transformation role will include:

• Integrate the programmes and projects that collectively deliver transformation
• Produce the management information that visualizes and coordinates transformation
• Deputy Chair of the Digital Transformation Board, supporting the Director of Corporate Resources and Assistant Chief Constable as co-chairs
• Manage reporting for:

• •  Milestones
  •  Capability steps
  •  Risks
  •  Opportunities
  •  Benefits
  •  Efficiencies
  •  Measures of effect 
• Direct supporting working groups and workstreams as appropriate
• Ensure horizon scanning to identify risks and exploit operational, technical, collaborative, commercial opportunities
• Ensure the highest level of situational awareness across the Force to ensure that transformational changes are embedded – culturally, operationally, and procedurally

The Head of Transformation must be well-positioned in terms of seniority and reputation with external bodies such as College of Policing; Home Office, Dept for Transport; Train Operating Companies amongst others to ensure they are exposed to current thinking in terms of policing; the political landscape and the business environment. In return for your experience we can offer you the following:

• Salary of £81,407.18 (base plus London Allowance)
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Final salary pension scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Various discounts in high street/food retailers

Are you interested in the Head of Transformation role? This vacancy will close on Friday 18th November so please apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions about this role, please contact Tom Webb-Skinner of the BTP Recruitment Team.

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for Britain's rail network. Every day we ensure the safety and security of over six million passengers and railway staff throughout England, Scotland and Wales. We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.